Design Buy Build Issue 34 2018 | Page 94

Heating, Ventilation & Insulation Sime’s unique integrated heat pump and boiler brings Revolution to the renewables sector! The Murelle Revolution 30 is the first integrated boiler and heat pump in a single cased product. Using an ErP A++ 30 kW Murelle boiler and completely sealed 4kW output heat pump, the Murelle Revolution 30 is a single compact unit that can be installed by any registered Gas Safe installer in a single installation process, without requiring an additional F-gas-registered installer to be present. The unique Murelle Revolution 30 should be installed inside and hung on the wall like a conventional boiler. The Revolution provides heat and hot water, achieving an average seasonal heating performance of 134%, granting A++ energy efficiency, according to the ErP Ecodesign Regulation. www.sime.co.uk RIBA accredited CPD presentations available through Grant UK Hospitals choose spray foam for temperature control to aid patient recovery Grant UK has registered with RIBA and joined their CPD Providers Network, offering RIBA approved seminars to architects and specifiers on air source heat pumps. Spray foam insulation can be used in the healthcare sector to help regulate the internal temperature. It is one of the highest performing insulation materials in terms of preventing heat loss when closed cell materials are chosen. A superior insulant retains the heat for longer or prevents warmth from the sun entering the building during spells of hot weather. By controlling the internal temperature at an optimum level this is a key factor in a patient’s recovery. In the healthcare sector, King’s College Hospital’s Critical Care Centre has utilised spray foam insulation below the plant room floor. This compact and versatile insulant could be sprayed from below onto the underside of the irregular shaped corrugated sheeting, providing the required U-value and Class 0 fire rating. The installation was carried out using a British Urethane Foam Contractor Association approved installer. Grant UK has produced a free of charge seminar which focuses on air source heat pumps, providing general awareness information for the attendees. The seminar has been rigorously assessed by RIBA and is consequently worth double CPD points to RIBA Chartered Architects. The seminar, which is available at venues throughout England, Scotland and Wales, provides an introduction to how an air source heat pumps works before delving into greater detail about specification and installation. For further details about Grant UK’s CPD seminar or to book a place, please visit www.grantuk.com. www.bufca.co.uk 94